The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE) recently celebrated the success of National Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2024 in a ceremony held at the ministry’s premises. The event was honored by the presence of the Honorable Minister Lamin JABBI. This year’s Awareness Week took place in Mansakonko, Lower River Region, focusing on vital themes such […]
Today, Hon. Lamin Jabbie, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, led a productive inter-ministerial meeting with the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between the two ministries, particularly in integrating data systems to digitalize the activities of the fisheries sector. Hon. Musa Drammeh, Minister of Fisheries and Water Resources,
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Today, Hon. Lamin Jabbie, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, continued his inter-ministerial engagements by visiting the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines to explore potential collaboration on digitizing the energy sector. He emphasized that creating a comprehensive energy database, along with a smart grid communication system, will generate revenue and enhance service delivery. Hon.
Strengthening Coordination for Improved Outcomes: Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy Hosts Intra-Sectoral Retreat Today, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy held its Q1 Intra-Sectoral Retreat with line institutions Gamtel, Gamcel, GICTA, and GAMPOST AND the WARDIP Gambia Program. This important gathering forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance coordination, align sectoral
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The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in partnership with the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) and stakeholders presents the WE-Elevate Project. The WE- Elevate initiative aims to empower women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (W-MSMEs) to embrace digital transformation, enhancing their economic participation and resilience through e- commerce. Objective
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On December 9th, 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE) of The Gambia, in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including the The Gambia Cyber Security Alliance (GCSA), GamCON Infosec Community (GAMCON), Center For The Advancement of Science and Innovations (CASAI) ,and Stop Harassment and Online Abuse of Women and Girls (SHOAW GAMBIA),
In 2021, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (formerly the Ministry of Information and Communication Infrastructure) and representatives from key stakeholders in the public and civil society organizations joint forces to develop the National Cybersecurity Awareness Raising Guide 2021-2025. The initiative was part of Activity 1 of the Cybersecurity Awareness Project, sponsored by UNESCO
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As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to transform The Gambia into a digital economy, the Hon. Minister of Information, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, who also oversees the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MoCDE), commenced a familiarization tour today of key institutions under the ministry. The tour began at Gamtel House in Banjul, followed by
On Friday, July 26, 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Women, Children, and Social Welfare, conducted a kickoff meeting and consultative workshop (online) for the formulation of the National Child and Vulnerable Groups Online Protection (C&VGOP) Policy. The consultative meeting, held online, included approximately thirty
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE) is leading the way in ensuring The Gambia has a robust National Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy, Strategy and Action Plan! This week, a multi-stakeholder workshop brought together government officials, mobile network operators, internet service providers, and more to validate these crucial documents. This initiative, supported by the